He gets it...

TOPIC OPTIONS:

- Drinking Age: Should it be lowered?- Video Games and Violence: Do violent video games make someone violent?- Drug Use in Sports: Choose a question from procon.org- Illegal Immigration: Should they be allowed to become citizens?- Felon Voting: Should felons be allowed to vote?- Animal Testing: Worth it?- College Education: Worth it?- Climate Change: Is humankind responsible?- Increasing Minimum Wage: Should we increase the minimum wage?- Medical Marijuana: Should it be an option?- Gun Control: Should more laws be enacted?

PART 1: RESEARCH

Research Rubric:

Standard	1	2	3	4
8W7	Conducts short research projects but does not answer question.	Conducts short research projects, somewhat answers question.	Conducts short research projects, mostly answers question.	Conducts short research projects, completely answers question.
8W8	Draws on 1 credible source/No credible sources used.	Draws on 2 credible sources.	Draws on 3 credible sources.	Draws on 4+ credible sources.
8W8	Does not summarize information.	Somewhat summarizes information.	Mostly summarizes the information.	Completely summarizes the information.
8W8	Does not include any quotes.	Includes quotes for only 1 side of the argument.	Includes quotes from both sides of argument.	Includes multiple quotes from both sides of argument.

Requirements:

- 3-5 sources
- 1 graphic organizer per source ("new source, new sheet")
- http://www.procon.org/ must be 1 of your sources

Fill out BOTH the opponent (con) and the proponent (pro) side for this source
Choose the most relevant arguments for both sides
The more information you have from this source, the easier the rest of your research will be
Include one pro quote
Include one con quote

- no Wikipedia (but you may use Wikipedia to find other sources)
- Get a quote from EACH source
- When you start researching from other sources (not procon.org), you only have to fill out the side of the argument you are on (either proponent or opponent)

Helpful Tips:

- Paraphrase/Summarize the information, do not copy
- Try to complete 1 source sheet per class period ("new source, new sheet")
- Choose the most relevant arguments to prove your case

PART 2: OUTLINE

After finishing your research...

- Go through your research and highlight the most RELEVANT pieces of evidence. Make sure you have at least 9 strong pieces of evidence.
- Decide on 3 reasons why you have taken your position on this issue
- Check in with me

Write an outline for your argumentative paper using this website...

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/persuasion-30034.html

OR... See me for a paper copy of this outline if you prefer.

Directions:

Thesis: In a complete sentence, state your position/stance (Ex. Schools should not require students to wear uniforms.)
Reason 1 = First reason for your position (COMPLETE SENTENCE)
- Examples: Specific pieces of evidence from your sources
Reason 2 = Second reason for your position (COMPLETE SENTENCE)
- Examples: Specific pieces of evidence from your sources
Reason 3 = Third reason for your position (COMPLETE SENTENCE)
- Examples: Specific pieces of evidence from your sources
Conclusion = Summarize information from all sources and restate your position (thesis)